DC games have faced some ups and downs in recent times. Similar to Marvel, for nearly three decades, DC games were predominantly licensed movie tie-in games. The landscape changed with 2009's Batman: Arkham Asylum, which not only revolutionized DC but also set new standards for superhero video games as a whole. However, with the conclusion of the Batman: Arkham series in 2015, DC reverted to the mixed-bag approach, with a few exceptional titles like Injustice emerging amid a sea of average ones. The fate of Monolith's Wonder Woman remains uncertain at present.
Initially unveiled in December 2021, it has been over two years since any official updates on Monolith's Wonder Woman game, and the initial reveal didn't provide much insight for the fans. Nevertheless, there is optimism that Wonder Woman may be further along in development than anticipated, making a 2024 release date advantageous.
Why Monolith's Wonder Woman Should Embrace 2024
Wonder Woman Might Need to Regain Momentum After Suicide Squad
The upcoming game for DC, Rocksteady's Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, is currently facing challenges. Although announced years ago, it wasn't until February of this year that fans had a prolonged look at the gameplay for Suicide Squad, and the response was extremely harsh, leading to a nearly year-long delay by Rocksteady and Warner Bros.
After a lengthy hiatus, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has resurfaced, with Rocksteady making efforts to persuade fans of its appeal ahead of its February 2024 release. Despite showcasing more of Suicide Squad's gameplay, which appears to be in better shape than earlier this year, there's still a genuine risk of it underperforming, exacerbated by recent Suicide Squad leaks.
If Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League suffers a critical setback, it could not only affect Rocksteady but also the overall DC video game brand, following the disappointing release of Gotham Knights last year. In such a scenario, DC might view Wonder Woman as an immediate solution, potentially delivering the narrative-driven, single-player experience that fans originally desired for both Suicide Squad and Gotham Knights.
Wonder Woman May Prefer to Avoid an Already Packed 2025
Another significant reason for Monolith's Wonder Woman to launch in 2024, and not later, is the potentially congested landscape in 2025, where a Wonder Woman game, though substantial, might risk being overshadowed. While only a few major releases are scheduled for 2025 at this point, the release of Grand Theft Auto 6 alone could potentially overshadow Wonder Woman if not strategically positioned. Additionally, there are projects such as IO Interactive's James Bond and Ken Levine's Judas, both reportedly slated for a 2025 release.
Wonder Woman is currently in development.